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Abortion-related complications in Brazil: results from the World Health Organization Multi-country Survey on Abortion (MCS-A) [PDF]

Cadernos de Saúde Pública
: This study aimed to describe the severity of abortion-related complications, factors associated with complications, the types of management and the experience of care in Brazil.
Nelio Neves Veiga Junior, Luiz Francisco Cintra Baccaro, Adriana Mendonça da Silva Alexandrino, Alexandre Volta Andrade do Nascimento, Camila Tereza Camilo Clerot, Cintya Andreia do Nascimento Santos, Claudia Lucrécia de Matos Silva, Claudio Lucio de Medeiros Albuquerque, Débora Paulo Santos, Demétrio Antonio Gonçalves da S. Gomes, Édson Cunha de Araújo Junior, Elizabete das Chagas Vilanova, Georgina Costa Teixeira, Graciete Helena Nascimento dos Santos, Guilherme Augusto Guerra Avelar, Iara Elce Lopes Barros, Jaqueline Polon Abboud, Jeane Cristina Antas Lins, Joanne Thalita Pereira Silva, Kelma H. Aguiar de Lucena, Lara Wanderley Paes Barbosa, Lia Ferreira Caixeta Barreto de Siqueira, Luciana de Melo Freitas Carneiro, Lucila Nagata, Márcia de Oliveira Pereira Lúcio, Maria Cleane Rodrigues da Silva, Maria da Conceição Ribeiro Simões, Maria Fernanda da Mota Magalhães, Mariana Viana Almeida, Michelle Regina Faria Lira, Nádia Martins de Paula Souza, Rafael Martins Papa, Rafael Ribeiro Matos, Renata Porto Pinheiro, Roberta Souza dos Anjos, Suelen Miranda de Jesus, Tedy Roger Flores Ynturias, Valéria Cristina Gonçalves, Viviane Resende de Abreu Caetano   +38 more
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Profile of women admitted with a history of induced abortion at a tertiary government hospital from 2013 to 2017

Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2022
INTRODUCTION: Unsafe abortion is one of the major medical and public health problems in developing countries. However, there is a lack of up-to-date and reliable information on induced abortion distribution and its determinant factors in the country ...
Genevieve A. Vista, Helen V. Madamba
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Characteristics of patients presenting with complications of abortion in a tertiary health facility in south-west Nigeria

South African Family Practice, 2013
Objectives: Abortion is associated with significant healthproblem with short- and long-term complications that affect the quality of life of those who are fortunate enough to escape mortality.
A.O. Adeniji, O.O.A. Atanda, A.S. Adeyemi   +2 more
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Over-the-Counter Use of Medical Abortion Pills: A Prospective Cohort Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023
Introduction: Medical abortion is a safe intervention in the first trimester that requires access to accurate information and the support of a trained healthcare provider.
Reema Kumari, Sarita Tirkey, Archana Kumari   +2 more
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First Report on Abortion Caused by Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar Enteritidis in Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar Enteritidis is one of the major pathogens associated with enteric diseases in animals and humans. Thus, due to the importance of Salmonella spp.
Luisa D'Angelo, Rubina Paradiso, Domenico Alfano, Marita Georgia Riccardi, Giorgia Borriello, Giorgio Galiero   +5 more
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Septic Shock after Intracervical Laminaria Insertion

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2006
Objective: Laminaria placement is seldom thought to be associated with postabortal sepsis Case Report: A nulliparous woman presented with high fever, low blood pressure, and signs of infection during artificial legal abortion with laminaria placement for
Shin-Yu Lin, Wen-Fang Cheng, Yi-Ning Su, Chi-An Chen, Chien-Nan Lee   +4 more
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Rare or Rarely Detected: Septic Pulmonary Embolism with Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis after an Unsafe Abortion

Indian Journal of Medical Specialities, 2020
Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) with isolated tricuspid valve infective endocarditis (TVIE) after an unsafe abortion is an uncommon condition. However, unsafe abortion is common among reproductive-age women, especially in underdeveloped and developing ...
Barun Kumar, Gaurav Chauhan, Shishir Soni, Anupam Singh   +3 more
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Prevalence of Self Induced Abortion by Self-Administration of Abortive Pills among Abortion-related Admissions in a Tertiary Care Centre

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2020
Introduction: Each year, unsafe medical abortion costs the lives of thousands worldwide. Despite the legalization of abortion in Nepal in 2002, many still seek services from unauthorized sources. This has led to grave consequences including death.
Bibechan Thapa, Nisha Sharma, Yam Prasad Dwa   +2 more
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High Levels of Post-Abortion Complication in a Setting Where Abortion Service Is Not Legalized.

PLoS ONE, 2017
BackgroundMaternal mortality due to abortion complications stands among the three leading causes of maternal death in Botswana where there is a restrictive abortion law.
Tadele Melese, Dereje Habte, Billy M Tsima, Keitshokile Dintle Mogobe, Kesegofetse Chabaesele, Goabaone Rankgoane, Tshiamo R Keakabetse, Mabole Masweu, Mosidi Mokotedi, Mpho Motana, Badani Moreri-Ntshabele   +10 more
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Perplexing findings during laparoscopic evaluation for tubal factor infertility resulting from a gastric leak after bariatric surgery: A case report

Case Reports in Women's Health, 2022
Tubal factor is the primary type of female infertility, accounting for 25–35% of cases. Common causes include inflammation due to pelvic inflammatory disease, septic abortion, tubal surgery, and surgical adhesions.
Alexandra M. Poch, Michael Dougherty, Robert A. Roman, Larisa Gavrilova-Jordan   +3 more
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